​Description

​Winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel!

​Up for sale is a paperback copy of The Grace of Kings by Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Ken Liu. This is the first book in the critically acclaimed Dandelion Dynasty series, famously described as a "Silkpunk" epic.

​Synopsis:

The Archipelago of Dara was once divided into seven kingdoms, now united under a relentless king. When the empire begins to stagnate and suffer, two unlikely friends—Kuni Garu, a wily bandit, and Mata Zyndu, the son of a deposed duke—unite to overthrow the tyrant. This is a sprawling tale of intrigue, airships, gods, and shifting alliances.

​Condition Notes:

​Overall: Very Good condition.

​Cover: Minor shelf wear on the edges/corners (see photos). Colors are vibrant.

​Spine: Straight with no major creasing, suggesting it has been handled with care.

​Pages: Clean and crisp; no visible highlighting or markings.

​Why Buy This Book?

​Named one of TIME’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time.

​Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones who are looking for a unique, East Asian-inspired secondary world.

​Features "Silkpunk" technology like bamboo-and-silk airships and giant mechanical whales.